Also known as: Greenhead (drake), Mallard duck, Suzie (hen)
The mallard or wild duck is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa. It has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa. Belonging to the subfamily Anatinae of the waterfowl family Anatidae, mallards live in wetlands, eat water plants and small animals, and are social animals preferring to congregate in groups or flocks of varying sizes.
Hunting Season
Low Plains North: Sep 26 - Dec 8; Low Plains Middle: Sep 26 - Dec 8; Low Plains South: Oct 24 - Jan 5; High Plains: Oct 10 - Jan 14. Youth Waterfowl: Sep 12-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Mallard in South Dakota
Mallard hunting in South Dakota follows federal migratory bird regulations with state-specific zone dates. Duck zones include Low Plains North, Middle, South, and High Plains with varying season dates from late September through mid-January. Daily bag limit is 6 ducks total, including no more than 4 mallards (2 hens). A Federal Duck Stamp, state Small Game License, habitat stamp, and HIP registration are required.
When is Mallard hunting season in South Dakota?
Low Plains North: Sep 26 - Dec 8; Low Plains Middle: Sep 26 - Dec 8; Low Plains South: Oct 24 - Jan 5; High Plains: Oct 10 - Jan 14. Youth Waterfowl: Sep 12-13.
What is the bag limit for Mallard in South Dakota?
Federal daily bag limit for mallards: 4 per day (no more than 2 hens). Total duck limit: 6 per day. Possession limit: 3x daily bag.
What's another name for Mallard?
Mallard is also known as Greenhead (drake), Mallard duck, Suzie (hen) in South Dakota.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Low Plains North: Sep 26 - Dec 8; Low Plains Middle: Sep 26 - Dec 8; Low Plains South: Oct 24 - Jan 5; High Plains: Oct | Link |
| South Dakota | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Mallard hunting in South Dakota follows federal migratory bird regulations with state-specific zone dates. Duck zones in | Link |
